BENNETT, BEVERLY (WELLS)

THE HARTFORD COURANT

BENNETT, Beverly (Wells)

Beverly (Wells) Bennett, 67, of Andover, beloved wife of William Bennett, Sr. died Friday (July 19, 2002) at her sister's home in Portland. Beverly was born October 25, 1934 in Middletown, daughter of the late David and Olive (Conant) Wells and was a resident of Andover for 40 years. Beverly was employed by the town of Andover as registrar of voters, a job she truly loved. She was a doll artisan, specializing in porcelain dolls. She was very involved in her family genealogy traveling with her sister, Dottie all over New England researching family. She liked gardening and fishing, but mostly her family, especially her three grandchildren. Besides her husband William of 42 years, she is survived by a son, William J. Bennett, Jr. of Andover; a daughter, Jo-Ann Balitsky of Middletown; three grandchildren, Robert, Kyle, and Christi-Ann of Middletown; a sister, Dottie Oakliff of Portland; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Beverly was predeceased by a son, David Bennett and a brother David Wells Jr. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 23, 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Andover with the Rev. Linda Higgins officiating. Burial will be in Townsend Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday, July 22, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Coventry Funeral Home, 2665 Boston Tpk. (Rt. 44), Coventry. Memorial contributions may be made in Beverly's name to the Women Center of South Eastern Conn., 16 Jay St., New London, CT 06320.